Kim Coscolluela is a dedicated Registered Psychiatric Nurse currently working with Fraser Health, Vancouver Coastal Health, and the Government of British Columbia. Committed to continuous personal and professional growth, she is concurrently pursuing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University.

Experience:

With over 5 years of hands-on experience in acute psychiatry, Kim has provided holistic care to diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Her work encompasses individuals facing complex physiological, psychological, cultural, and socio-economic challenges. Kim has worked with various mental health conditions, such as schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, OCD, borderline and antisocial personality disorders, post-partum depression, eating disorders, PTSD, and bipolar disorder.

Kim's compassionate approach extends to individuals dealing with addictions, bullying, loss, loneliness, social anxiety, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, immigration, infertility, complex family dynamics, interpersonal relationship struggles, and emotional dysregulation. Her wealth of understanding and wisdom stems from actively listening to the unique worldviews of those she cares for.

Approach:

As an immigrant, Kim prioritizes cultural sensitivity, humility, and competence in her practice. Her therapeutic approach is warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental, aligning with person-centred care and trauma-informed principles.

Kim employs diverse therapeutic approaches, including person-centred therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), compassion-focused therapy (CFT), somatic approaches and mindfulness, crisis and trauma interventions, solution-focused therapy, strength-based approaches, and trauma-informed principles. Kim is dedicated to creating a safe, comfortable, and inclusive space for individuals to share their stories at any stage of their lives.